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Poop-maxxing: How a 30-year-old chart became a hot gut health trend
Young people are turning to the Bristol chart to track their bowel movements as ‘fiber-maxxing’ trends and fitness tracking tools grow in popularity.
Trump admin moves to shut Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños expands to 27 states
Chipotle and Qdoba say they have removed the jalapeños from their restaurants.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to six more states
A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded to an additional six states, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Chipotle removes jalapeños after possible link to salmonella outbreak
Chipotle said Tuesday it had removed jalapeños from its restaurants across the country after they were suspected in a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 110 people in Minnesota.
I think I ate bad lettuce. What should I do?
As cyclosporiasis cases remain high across the U.S., here’s what you should do and symptoms to watch for if you think you’ve consumed bad lettuce.
U.S. measles cases reach 35-year high in 2026, surpassing last year’s total
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that the United States has logged 2,318 measles cases in the first seven months of this year, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 9 states
The massive, multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has expanded to nine states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Lettuce may be tip of the iceberg as cyclosporiasis spreads
Shredded iceberg lettuce likely isn’t the only source of cyclosporiasis that’s spreading in the U.S. this summer, but former top Food and Drug Administration officials say we may never be able to pinpoint every food behind the outbreaks.
Why leafy greens are often a source of foodborne outbreaks
As cyclosporiasis cases reach a record high in the U.S., here’s why lettuce and other leafy greens are often a source of foodborne illness.